Why We Focus On South Sudan

South Sudan is the youngest country in the world, yet it has one of the Worst Humanitarian Crisis’ (as states by the United Nations) current

The Republic of South Sudan has been ravaged by a civil war that has hindered development, displaced millions, and abrogating the progression of this new nation. The war has created severe food insecurities and destroyed the already lackluster education system. Education is the key to changing South Sudan but without adequate awareness and advocacy, the current system will continue to deteriorate. South Sudan has the lowest school access rates in the world with staggering figures such as only 33% of girls in South Sudan attending school.

70% of South Sudanese children between the ages of 6 and 17 have never set foot in a classroom thus increasing the illiteracy rate in the nation. According to the UN, South Sudan has the highest rate of out-of-school children among twenty-two countries in conflict zones. Schools provide a safety zone for children whose lives have been scarred by violence and famine. Despite the crisis many children in South Sudan still have a simple dream- “I want to go to school”